Fighting to stay in contention for a place in the round of 16, Spanish powerhouses Real Madrid will face off against Pachuca in their second match of the FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday.
Manager Xabi Alonso experienced a frustrating start as Real Madrid kicked off their tournament campaign with a 1-1 draw against Al-Hilal. The team faced challenges in their initial match, largely due to the absence of their star forward Kylian Mbappe, who was sidelined by illness.
Currently, Los Blancos hold the second position in Group H; a victory over Pachuca will keep their knockout stage ambitions alive. Xabi Alonso’s squad entered this tournament as strong favorites, given their stature and experience in international competitions.
Conversely, Pachuca also struggled in their opening match, succumbing to a 2-1 defeat against Austrian side Salzburg. Jaime Lozano’s team faces elimination if they cannot secure a win against Real Madrid this Sunday. They have had a rocky spell, managing just one victory in their last five matches across all competitions, but shouldn’t be underestimated.
This matchup isn’t the first encounter between these squads; they previously faced each other in December of last year during the FIFA Intercontinental Cup, where the Spanish club triumphed with a solid 3-0 win against the 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup victors.
The Sporting News provides essential information ahead of the match, including viewing options, kickoff timings, and the latest squad updates.
Where to view Real Madrid vs. Pachuca: Streaming and TV info
Here’s how to catch this FIFA Club World Cup clash in the UK:
TV Channel: Not available
Live Stream: DAZN
This match will not be broadcast live on TV in the UK. However, fans who prefer streaming can catch the tournament live on DAZN.
All 63 matches throughout this tournament will be available on DAZN, and new subscribers can register to view each game at no cost.
Kickoff timing for Real Madrid vs. Pachuca
- Date: Sunday, June 22
- Time: 8:00 p.m. BST
The match between Real Madrid and Pachuca is scheduled to start at 3:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 22, taking place at Bank of America Stadium, North Carolina, USA, which corresponds to 8:00 p.m. BST in the UK.
Projected lineups and team updates for Real Madrid vs. Pachuca
Xabi Alonso’s main concern revolves around the fitness of Kylian Mbappe; the prominent striker missed the opening match due to illness, and his future participation in the tournament remains uncertain.
Other confirmed absentees for the upcoming match include Eder Militao (ligament), David Alaba (meniscus), Antonio Rudiger (meniscus), Dani Carvajal (ligament), Ferland Mendy (muscle), Eduardo Camavinga (tendon), and Endrick (hamstring), all out due to various injuries.
Recent signings Alexander-Arnold and Huijsen made their debuts against Al-Hilal and are expected to keep their spots in this fixture, while Gonzalo Garcia will likely continue to feature in the middle in Mbappe’s absence.
Predicted Real Madrid XI (4-3-3, left to right): Courtois (GK) — Alexander-Arnold, Asencio, Huijsen, F Garcia — Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham — Rodrygo, Garcia, Vinicius.
Injured: Militao, Alaba, Rudiger, Carvajal, Mendy, Camavinga, Mbappe (Illness), Endrick
Suspended: None
As for Pachuca, their squad is fully fit ahead of Sunday’s game, and coach Lozano is likely to field the same lineup as their last match.
Star forward Salomon Rondon, who scored 17 goals last season, will spearhead the attack.
Pachuca predicted XI (4-3-3, left to right): Moreno (GK) — Rodriguez, Bauermann, Pereira, Gonzalez — Montiel, Pedraza, Palavecino — Dominguez, Rondon, Kenedy.
Injured: None
Suspended: None
Real Madrid’s FIFA Club World Cup calendar 2025
Below are the next two fixtures for Real Madrid in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup:
Date | Match | Time (BST) |
---|---|---|
June 22 | vs. Pachuca | 8:00 p.m. |
June 27 | at Salzburg | 2:00 a.m. |
Pachuca’s FIFA Club World Cup schedule 2025
Below are the upcoming matches for Pachuca in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup:
Date | Match | Time (BST) |
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June 22 | at Real Madrid | 8:00 p.m. |
June 27 | at Al-Hilal | 2:00 a.m. |
This week’s FIFA Club World Cup match schedule
All times BST
Sunday, June 22
- River Plate vs. Monterrey (2:00 a.m.)
- Juventus vs. Wydad (5:00 p.m.)
- Real Madrid vs. Pachuca (8:00 p.m.)
- Salzburg vs. Al Hilal (11:00 p.m.)
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